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Job Title: Contracts Administrator Vendor Information Risk Management Business Group: Vendor Information Risk Management Contracts Team Location: Toronto ON (Hybrid) About the Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support our Contracts Team within the Vendor Information Risk Management group. This role focuses on reviewing contracts with medium-risk vendors and ensuring appropriate contract language is present, particularly language relating to machine learning and technology-specific clauses where needed. The ideal candidate brings a blend of legal expertise, procurement knowledge, and strong organizational skills to help drive operational efficiency and risk mitigation in vendor engagement. Key Responsibilities: Review, analyze, and interpret contract language to ensure compliance with internal standards and risk management protocols Ensure ML (machine learning) related language is appropriately included in relevant contracts Monitor and manage a shared team inbox, actioning incoming contract review requests efficiently and accurately Conduct reviews for medium-risk vendor agreements and escalate where necessary Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Procurement, Risk, and Legal to align contract language with policy and compliance requirements Support ongoing organization and maintenance of internal contract tracking systems and databases Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the contracts and vendor risk team Required Qualifications: 810 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant , preferably in a procurement or vendor risk management environment Proven experience working with contract clauses reading, drafting, and interpreting legal language Solid knowledge of procurement processes, vendor lifecycle management , and third-party risk management Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Nice-to-Have Qualifications: Background or knowledge in Information Technology (IT) Experience in procurement negotiations or related contract management activities Legal office operations or law firm experience is a plus Education & Certification: Bachelors degree in a related field Paralegal Certification required